Laboratory Technician

Element Staffing Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Staffing Services is seeking an experienced Lab Technician for a specialty chemical company in Southeast Houston. The technician will perform testing on raw materials and finished products, maintaining compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree along with 2-5 years of lab experience, preferably involving analytical testing techniques.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Experience with mechanical systems is a plus.
• Education requirement: AS/BS in Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing using laboratory equipment.
• Document results and improve lab SOPs.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment.

Skills

Analytical testing

Documentation

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

AS/BS Science or related

Tools

GC

GC-Headspace

autotitrators

wet chemical methods

Job description

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Recruiting Manager at Element Staffing Services | Workforce Planning Expert

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description: Element Staffing is recruiting for an experienced Lab Technician for a reputable specialty chemical company in Southeast Houston. The Lab Technician will work together with other Lab Technicians and independently, to test and evaluate raw materials, production batches, and specific customer samples. Plastics or polymers testing experience is a plus, but not required. Candidates must reside in Houston, TX area.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediate and finished products by use of GC, GC-Headspace, autotitrators, moisture analysis, wet chemical methods, physical testing, and other established procedures.
• Properly document results and assist in the development and improvement of laboratory SOPs.
• Maintain all laboratory databases with new results for record keeping and report generation.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment per the current maintenance schedule.
• Interact and communicate results and activities to Lab Management, Production, Operations, and Customer Service.
• Actively participate and maintain compliance with company HSE program and policies.
• Assist with raw material stocks, inventory control, and general housekeeping.
• Candidates with mechanical aptitude are preferred.
• Other duties as assigned by lab manager.

Additional Information:

• Years of Experience: 2-5+ years
• Education: AS/BS Science or related
• Shift/Travel: Rotating 12 hour shifts
• Compensation: $28+/hr DOE
• Assignment Type: Contract
• Location: Southeast Houston

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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